Best Bars in Costa Rica

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Costa Rica team

Cafe Bars, Sport and Casino bars along with lively resort and hotel bars make up a large portion of the bar scene in Costa Rica. If you add the lively favorites of the local residents that can be found, your selection is endless in any region.

Many of the bars offer live music venues either on a regular basis or long weekends and will hold various events that are really parties incognito. Beachfront bars often hold surfing events and community races or contests while those in the San Jose area will highlight International Jazz Festivities, Soccer games or large concerts.